Mining

Kinross Gold Corp. has completed the sale of its Russian assets to the Highland Gold Mining group of companies.

The US and key partner countries have announced the establishment of the Minerals Security Partnership, an ambitious new initiative to bolster critical mineral supply chains.

Rio Tinto has delivered first ore from the Gudai-Darri iron ore mine, as the company brings online its first greenfield mine in the Pilbara, Western Australia, in more than a decade.

Goldplat plc has announced the grant of its water use license in South Africa.

Komatsu has agreed to acquire Mine Site Technologies, a provider of operational optimisation platforms for underground mining.

Wärtsilä has signed a five-year performance-based agreement for a 20 MW power plant combined with a 40 MW plant extension installation at a gold mine in Africa.

Marimaca Copper has announced the results of the Phase 5 metallurgical testing programme recently undertaken at its flagship Marimaca Oxide Copper Project.

Nevada Vanadium Mining Corp. has selected Hitachi Energy to provide consulting services related to the development of a renewable energy supply for the planned Gibellini mine.

Anglo American has signed a loan agreement with the International Finance Corporation linked to the delivery of sustainability goals.

J.H. Fletcher & Co. has completed its acquisition of the Cannon Mining division from Trident Maritime Systems Heavy Equipment Group.

Vale is launching Vale Ventures, its corporate venture capital initiative, creating new business opportunities and innovative technologies to incorporate into Vale’s operations.

AfriTin Mining Ltd has announced initial results for the lithium and tantalum drilling programme at the company’s flagship operation, the Uis Mine.

Zinnwald Lithium plc has provided an update as it advances its 100% owned Zinnwald Lithium operational project in Germany.

Minexx has been approved by the Government of Rwanda to support artisanal miners in accessing capital and supplying global markets.

A new report released by the Queensland Resources Council shows Queensland’s resources exports hit a record high between March 2021 and 2022, with producers sending AUS$77 billion worth of coal, gas and minerals to overseas customers.